Commemorative item; British two pound coin with roundel commemorating 150 years of London Underground, 2013

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Reference number	2022/1647
Description	British two pound commemorative coin issued by Royal Mint for the 150 anniversary of London Underground. On the obverse of the coin is a bust of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The reverse, designed by Edwina Ellis, features the roundel with the word UNDERGROUND in the bar, as well as the dates 1863 and 2013. ‘Mind the gap’ can be read on the edge of the coin.
Manufacturer	Royal Mint
Dates	2013
Collection	Relics
Object type	Commemorative item
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Anniversary Underground Tube
Completeness	74% 74% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Depth	2mm
  Diameter	28mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	gold Silver

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	1863 / UNDERGROUND / 2013 MIND THE GAP ELIZABETH II D G REG FID DEF / TWO POUNDS

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Metal

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Royal Mint, 2013

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	Royal Mint, TfL,